Threatened Terrestrial Birds Manager

With over 300,000 supporters nationally, BirdLife Australia’s conservation mission is underpinned by the efforts of thousands of committed and expert volunteers. We have set ambitious new targets to put birds and nature on the path to recovery as part of our Bird Conservation Strategy. Combining the best scientific expertise, partnership with institutions and communities and the unique capacity of birds to engage and spark joy, the Bird Conservation Strategy aims to halt overall bird population declines by 2050.

BirdLife Australia is unique in the Australian not-for-profit sector. Our volunteers and participants deliver outcomes across a huge range of areas, from highly effective community organizing campaigns directed at political outcomes to globally significant citizen science, community conservation projects and engagement across the country. They are inspirational.

Your Next Opportunity

Reporting to the Terrestrial Birds Program Leader, as the Threatened Terrestrial Birds Manager you will:

• Oversee the delivery and development of a portfolio of conservation projects for threatened birds
• Manage contract deadlines and secure funding and other resources
• Support and develop a team of staff
• Prepare submissions and participate as a member of recovery teams
• Participate as a member of BirdLife Australia’s management community

The successful applicant will have a background in conservation science and demonstrated experience in managing a team to deliver strategic projects with clear outcomes. Excellent written and spoken communication skills, and experience in successfully collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to achieve objectives, will be essential for you to achieve in this role.

If you are driven to improve outcomes for threatened birds, we want to hear from you.

Status and remuneration:

This is a full-time role on a 12-month contract which comes with an attractive salary package of $90,196 – $100,218 (dependent on skills and experience) plus 10.5% super.

You will also enjoy great benefits including generous annual, personal leave and paid parental leave, additional special leave (covering the organisation’s shutdown period), leave loading, access to LinkedIn learnings professional development and networking platform plus much more.

For more role details refer to the position description attached below or email enquiries to people&safety@birdlife.org.au

To apply for this role you must have:

• A Degree in Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or a related field with at least 2 years of experience in the science or environmental sector.
• A highly motivated self-starter who is able to plan and manage their work proactively.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with multiple project partners, including skills in relationship building.
• Experience in threatened species management and recovery.
• Experience prioritising project tasks, reviewing and managing project deliverables, dealing with unexpected challenges, making informed project decisions, meeting project deadlines and operating within budget.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience or skills in preparing project reports and publications.

Submit your resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria to  people&safety@birdlife.org.au

At BirdLife we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from diverse groups and communities.

Closing Date: Applications for this role close on Thursday 8 June 2023. 

Please note BirdLife does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.